- Enrollment
- 1,434
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elkhorn, NE
Blue Sage Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Blue Sage Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317011002373
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 88
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Blue Sage Elementary earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Elkhorn · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Nebraska
- 2.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Blue Sage Elementary has class sizes larger than 94% of Nebraska schools. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Sage Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE.
School address
District: Elkhorn Public Schools · Nebraska
NCES ID 317011002373 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+50 students YoY
Blue Sage Elementary grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+8.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+50 students YoY 317011002373 · Elkhorn, NE Other · MID · TRAD
664 enr · 19.5:1 · 2.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students)
Blue Sage Elementary grew from 562 students in 2022-23 to 612 in 2023-24 (+8.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.6 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Blue Sage Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Elkhorn South
Elkhorn South High School
1,434 students
- Elkhorn North
Elkhorn North High School
1,050 students
- Elkhorn High S
Elkhorn High School
769 students
- Elkhorn Valley
Elkhorn Valley View Middle School
679 students
- This school
Blue Sage Elementary
664 students
- Woodbrook Elem
Woodbrook Elementary School
641 students
What this shows Blue Sage Elementary reports 664 students on the CCD universe file.
How Blue Sage Elementary compares
Blue Sage Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 44% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.8% | ▼ 91% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 664 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
664
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
4.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$11,437
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 664 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 77.3%
Asian 11.4%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 77.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.5, Blue Sage Elementary is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Elkhorn Public Schools reports $11,437 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Blue Sage Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elkhorn South High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Elkhorn Valley View Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Woodbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Blue Sage Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,050
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 641
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~664 students)
Frequently asked questions about Blue Sage Elementary
How many students attend Blue Sage Elementary?
Blue Sage Elementary has 664 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elkhorn, NE. CCD year-over-year: 562 (2022-23) → 612 (2023-24), up 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Blue Sage Elementary is 19.5:1, which is 44% higher than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Blue Sage Elementary?
2.8% of students at Blue Sage Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Blue Sage Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Blue Sage Elementary is White at 77.3% of enrollment, in Elkhorn, NE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Blue Sage Elementary?
Blue Sage Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Blue Sage Elementary rank among schools in Elkhorn?
By Resource Investment Index, Blue Sage Elementary ranks #6 of 8 schools in Elkhorn, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elkhorn on the city page.
What other schools are in Elkhorn Public Schools?
Besides Blue Sage Elementary, Elkhorn Public Schools also operates Elkhorn South High School (1,434 students), Elkhorn North High School (1,050 students), and Elkhorn High School (769 students). See the Elkhorn Public Schools district page for the complete list.